Description
Indulgent double chocolate cupcakes bring rich cocoa magic straight from scratch kitchens. Moist chocolate cake topped with silky ganache frosting promises pure bliss for dessert enthusiasts craving intense chocolate pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package chocolate pound cake mix
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup butter
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 1 packet hot fudge cheese ball mix
- 12 paper cupcake liners
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by preheating the oven to 325F (163C) and arranging paper liners in a 12-count muffin pan.
- Combine the chocolate pound cake mix with melted butter, water, and beaten egg in a large mixing bowl, stirring until the batter is just incorporated and slightly lumpy.
- Carefully distribute the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake – it should come out clean.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely at room temperature.
- While cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting by blending softened cream cheese, remaining butter, and hot fudge cheese ball mix in a medium bowl.
- Use an electric mixer to beat the frosting, starting at low speed to incorporate ingredients, then increasing to high speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off.
- Pipe the frosting generously onto the fully cooled cupcakes, creating decorative swirls or peaks.
- Refrigerate the frosted cupcakes until ready to serve, maintaining their texture and flavor.
Notes
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative that maintains rich moisture and adds subtle tropical flavor.
- Ensure ingredients are room temperature to create smoother, more evenly mixed batter without overmixing.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder or dark chocolate for deeper, more intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- For gluten-sensitive guests, replace cake mix with gluten-free chocolate cake mix without compromising texture or taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 334
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 252 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg